How far is Norwood Young America, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Norwood Young America, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.45 mi
00h 52m
Flight
34.42 mi
55.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.42 mi
Kilometers
55.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.45 mi
Kilometers
65.1 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Norwood Young America
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood Young America
2026-04-19T04:48
Arrive Lakeville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood Young America
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chaska
MN

City in Minnesota

From Norwood Young America
20.1 mi
00h 26m
To Lakeville
20.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood Young America and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwood Young America and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on Morse Street North

    827 ft · 38 sec · Morse Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Faxon Road

    1472 ft · 40 sec · Faxon Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1992 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    117 m · 12 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    1230 ft · 27 sec · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Chaska Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chaska Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Hickory Street

    154 m · 14 sec · North Hickory Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1526 ft · 46 sec · West 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    1511 ft · 45 sec · North Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 78

    2540 ft · 42 sec · County Road 78

  13. 13

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East County Road 78

    38 m · 3 sec · East County Road 78

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 78

    1.2 km · 1 min · East County Road 78

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marschall Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Marschall Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Marschall Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Marschall Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Howard Lake Road

    3119 ft · 54 sec · Howard Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 154th Street Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · 154th Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast

    2385 ft · 51 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

    3124 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

    29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

    1129 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    30 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on 185th Street East

    1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East

  30. 30

    Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    4 m · 1 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  36. 36

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood Young America and Lakeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
0 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marschall Road
2.56 mi · 6%
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.52 mi · 6%
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.36 mi · 6%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.18 mi · 5%
Chaska Boulevard
2.1 mi · 5%
Chestnut Boulevard
2.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chaska
00h 26m from Norwood Young America
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwood Young America and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwood Young America to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Norwood Young America and 20.3 miles from Lakeville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwood Young America and Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Chaska

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chaska, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chaska.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood Young America and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.39 km).

Norwood Young America

#1 Norwood Young America

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,794
Coordinates44.7735700, -93.9216300
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Morse Street North (-93.921841, 44.773807)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.21
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.10 $10.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.61 $11.21
Premium $4.39 $6.28 $12.56
Diesel $4.86 $6.96 $13.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood Young America and Lakeville. The current time is 04:48:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.